Proverb in the local language
كان الكِذب يْنجّي، الصِّدْق أنْجى.
To lie or not to lie
Proverb's direct translation
If lying saves (you), then telling the truth saves (you) more.
Proverb's meaning
It's better to tell the truth.
Equivalent proverb
The truth will save you.
From: Tunisian Arabic
